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Electrified railway junction and multiple tracks near Roma San Pietro station in Italy

23.07.2026

Italy Commits €4 Billion to Rail Network Modernisation

Thailand high-speed rail Phase 1 is targeted for 2030, with the 250.77 km Bangkok–Nakhon

23.07.2026

Thailand Moves First High-Speed Rail Phase to 2030

New Riga Central Station completes its southern glass façade and roof as work advances on three platforms and internal systems.

23.07.2026

New Riga Central Station Completes Its Southern Façade

02.05.2025

Mozambique Invests €193.3M to Expand Key Railway Corridor

Mozambique is investing €193. 3M in a key rail upgrade to double the Movene–Ressano track and strengthen its transport link with South Africa.
A snake disrupted Japan’s high-speed Tokaido Shinkansen line, cutting power to overhead wires and halting train service for over 90 minutes between Tokyo and Osaka on Wednesday evening

02.05.2025

Snake Halts Japan’s Bullet Train Service, Causing Delays

A snake disrupted Japan’s high-speed Tokaido Shinkansen line, cutting power to overhead wires and halting train service for over 90 minutes between Tokyo and Osaka on Wednesday evening.
Thailand and Malaysia have renewed focus on a rail revival to strengthen cross-border transport and regional trade, aiming to finalize key agreements and reopen a crucial railway by July next year

02.05.2025

Thailand and Malaysia Push Forward with Rail Revival Plans

Thailand and Malaysia have renewed focus on a rail revival to strengthen cross-border transport and regional trade, aiming to finalize key agreements and reopen a crucial railway by July next year.
The Oman-UAE Rail Project continues to advance steadily as Hafeet Rail deploys heavy machinery and crews across the corridor to accelerate regional rail connectivity between the two Gulf nations

02.05.2025

Oman-UAE Rail Project Speeds Up with Key Construction Milestones

The Oman-UAE Rail Project continues to advance steadily as Hafeet Rail deploys heavy machinery and crews across the corridor to accelerate regional rail connectivity between the two Gulf nations.

02.05.2025

Wigan Council Approves £32 Million Golborne Station Plan

Wigan Council has approved a £32 million plan to build a new railway station in Golborne, reconnecting the town to the UK rail network for the first time in 60 years.
Helsinki has secured €400 million in financing from the European Investment Bank to expand its tram network and support sustainable transport development across key eastern districts.

02.05.2025

Helsinki Expands Tram Network with €400M EIB Support

Helsinki has secured €400 million in financing from the European Investment Bank to expand its tram network and support sustainable transport development across key eastern districts.
Vossloh has secured a €59 million contract in Algeria to supply switches and fastening systems for major national rail expansion efforts by 2025.

02.05.2025

Vossloh to Deliver Rail Systems in €59M Algeria Deal

Vossloh has secured a €59 million contract in Algeria to supply switches and fastening systems for major national rail expansion efforts by 2025.
Buenos Aires has launched urgent infrastructure upgrades on two commuter lines under the Emergency Railway Plan, aiming to modernize key stations and improve daily travel for millions of passengers

02.05.2025

Buenos Aires Approves Critical Upgrades for Rail Lines

Buenos Aires has launched urgent infrastructure upgrades on two commuter lines under the Emergency Railway Plan, aiming to modernize key stations and improve daily travel for millions of passengers.
Amtrak Supports Tunnel Rehab Plan as Best Investment

01.05.2025

Amtrak Defends East River Tunnel Plan Despite Criticism

Amtrak has reaffirmed its commitment to begin rehabilitation of the East River Tunnel in May, calling the plan the safest, most cost-effective, and least disruptive strategy available.
The Czech Republic has started preparations for a new high-speed rail line between Prague and the city of Most, aiming to complete a route study by 2027

01.05.2025

Czech Republic plans HSR line between Prague and Most by 2027

The Czech Republic has started preparations for a new high-speed rail line between Prague and the city of Most, aiming to complete a route study by 2027.

01.05.2025

London St. Pancras Highspeed to invest £300m in upgrades

London St. Pancras Highspeed has launched a £300 million upgrade program to maintain the performance of the UK’s only high-speed railway through 2030.
Pakistan has initiated preparations for building a high-speed rail line between Islamabad and Lahore to improve connectivity and cut travel time to just two hours and 45 minutes.

01.05.2025

Pakistan Launches High-Speed Rail Project Between Islamabad and Lahore

Revving up rail Pakistan has begun work on a high-speed rail line that will connect the country’s capital, Islamabad, and the eastern city of Lahore, cutting the journey time to two hours and 45 minutes.